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S203 ALV

1999 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc

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MOT Status

Expired

Expires2 Oct 2025

Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)

Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

59,005 mi

Last recorded59,005 miles

Recorded on2 Oct 2024

Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS203 ALV

MakeHonda

ModelCivic

Year1999

ColourRed

Fuel typePetrol

Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail

Pass 2 Oct 2024 59,005 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 59,005 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 57,946 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 56,664 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 55,521 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2021 55,521 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2020 54,143 miles

Pass 15 Oct 2019 52,884 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 50,868 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 50,868 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 49,261 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 47,964 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 46,103 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 46,103 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 44,143 miles

Fail 10 Oct 2014 44,143 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 41,876 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 39,608 miles

Pass 17 Oct 2011 37,074 miles

Pass 16 Oct 2010 34,101 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 31,179 miles

Fail 16 Oct 2009 31,179 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 28,292 miles

Fail 17 Oct 2008 28,231 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 25,194 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 25,194 miles

Pass 17 Oct 2006 21,817 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%

Pass Rate

6,044

Miles/Year

Year Lifespan

693,715

On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316

Stop lamp not working 163,967

position lamp(s) not working 160,748

constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914

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S203 ALV is a 1999 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1999 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 78,715 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S203 ALV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 27 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S203 ALV registered?

S203 ALV is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 January 1999.

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